This role will complete rotations in Intensive Care Unit, Anaesthetics, Short Stay Post-operative unit coverage and work with a Perioperative Medical Outreach Service.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Principal House Officers (Critical Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Complete four rotations within 6 months
• Provide and perform clinical and non-clinical support as required under supervision
• Be expected to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, patients and their relatives and work well in a multidisciplinary team
• Be required to work a range of hours from day to night shift depending on the unit rotation

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor in Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or MD or equivalent AHPRA Registration
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (6 months)
• Base salary ranging from $4 966.90 - $5 758.70 per fortnight

About Us

Short Stay Post-Operative Unit: This unit will be located at the GCHHS satellite facility at Varsity Lakes. This rotation will include both evening and night shifts. 

Perioperative Medical Outreach Service: This is a Monday to Friday daytime service that occurs at the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH). 

Intensive Care Unit rotation: The ICU is a busy tertiary unit covering a breadth of medical and surgical patients, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Trauma, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic surgery.

Anaesthetics rotation: Clinical Anaesthesia working at  GCUH, Robina and Varsity Lakes. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 20 June 2025.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC641961

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC641961 - RD (PDF, 546KB)
  Role Description